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EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:EXLS - US3020811044 - Common Stock

41.99 USD
-0.47 (-1.11%)
Last: 10/9/2025, 7:09:00 PM
41.99 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/9/2025, 7:09:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

EXLS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. EXLS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes EXLS very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EXLS was profitable.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EXLS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
EXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.83%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.19% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a better Return On Equity (22.27%) than 87.21% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.03%) than 89.53% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is significantly below the industry average of 21.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.15%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(16.03%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.83%
ROE 22.27%
ROIC 16.03%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.00%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.25%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
EXLS has a Gross Margin (38.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.25%
PM (TTM) 12%
GM 38.05%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
EXLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EXLS is higher compared to a year ago.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.66 indicates that EXLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of EXLS (9.66) is better than 90.70% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EXLS is 0.94, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EXLS, only 0.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EXLS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.94) than 82.56% of its industry peers.
EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
EXLS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 0.94
Altman-Z 9.66
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.68%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.15 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.15, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 3.15. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
EXLS's Quick ratio of 3.15 is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 3.15
EXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.33% over the past year.
The earnings per share for EXLS have been decreasing by -11.63% on average. This is quite bad
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.15%.
EXLS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.33%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%22.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.15%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%14.74%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.86%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.78%
Revenue Next 2Y12.03%
Revenue Next 3Y11.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
EXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.70, the valuation of EXLS can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EXLS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.70), we can say EXLS is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.06, the valuation of EXLS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.15.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.7
Fwd PE 19.06
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

EXLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXLS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.41
EV/EBITDA 18.33
EXLS Per share dataEXLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EXLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
EXLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EXLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (10/9/2025, 7:09:00 PM)

After market: 41.99 0 (0%)

41.99

-0.47 (-1.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners98.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-2.37%
Market Cap6.78B
Analysts83.75
Price Target55.66 (32.56%)
Short Float %4.7%
Short Ratio4.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.19%
Min EPS beat(2)5.72%
Max EPS beat(2)6.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.39%
Min EPS beat(4)4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.27%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.73%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)6.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.41%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.42%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.7
Fwd PE 19.06
P/S 3.44
P/FCF 24.41
P/OCF 20.67
P/B 6.39
P/tB 11.35
EV/EBITDA 18.33
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY5.25%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY4.84%
SpS12.19
BVpS6.57
TBVpS3.7
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.83%
ROE 22.27%
ROCE 20.9%
ROIC 16.03%
ROICexc 21.27%
ROICexgc 37.17%
OM 15.25%
PM (TTM) 12%
GM 38.05%
FCFM 14.11%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 0.94
Debt/EBITDA 0.71
Cap/Depr 87.2%
Cap/Sales 2.55%
Interest Coverage 15.9
Cash Conversion 91.68%
Profit Quality 117.56%
Current Ratio 3.15
Quick Ratio 3.15
Altman-Z 9.66
F-Score9
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.33%
EPS 3Y-29.95%
EPS 5Y-11.63%
EPS Q2Q%22.5%
EPS Next Y16.86%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y14.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.15%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%14.74%
Revenue Next Year12.78%
Revenue Next 2Y12.03%
Revenue Next 3Y11.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.43%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.22%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y112.23%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y85.69%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%